Research progresses of noninvasive brain stimulation for the treatment of post-stroke depression
10.3969/j.issn.1672-5921.2019.08.009
- Author:
Siwei QU
1
Author Information
1. Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Depressive disorder;
Noninvasive brain stimulation;
Review;
Stroke
- From:
Chinese Journal of Cerebrovascular Diseases
2019;16(8):432-437
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Post-stroke depression (PSD) is the most common psychological disorders in stroke patients. PSD not only seriously affects patients' functional recovery, quality of life and ability to return to society,but also increases the recurrence rate and mortality of stroke. In recent years,some researchers have applied non-invasive brain stimulation(NIBS) technology to treat PSD,and achieved certain curative effect. The authors reviewed current research progress of noninvasive brain stimulation for the treatment of post-stroke depression.
